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Decorah High School

Public Grades 9-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 97% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Decorah High School is a public high school located in Decorah, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 569 students. The school is part of the Decorah Community School District, which is ranked 24th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Decorah High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 9th place over the past 10 years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Decorah High School's proficiency rates were 89.2% in ELA, 86.9% in Math, and 80.8% in Science, significantly outperforming the state averages. Decorah High School has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 97.8% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as John R Mott Junior/High School, Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School, and Waukon High School, Decorah High School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance. Additionally, Decorah High School has a relatively lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some of the nearby schools.

555

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,163

Per pupil spending ?

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101

(563) 382-3643

District: Decorah Community School District

Feeder schools for Decorah High School:

Elementary:	Carrie Lee Elementary
	John Cline Elementary School
Middle:	Decorah Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (88% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Iowa avg69%

9^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 313Decorah Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	9 of 340	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	7 of 338	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	7 of 336	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	5 of 332	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	3 of 327	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	94.6	1 of 327	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	5 of 320	98.4%	★★★★★
2017	88.5	8 of 325	97.5%	★★★★★
2016	89.9	13 of 320	95.9%	★★★★★
2015	89.4	3 of 324	99.1%	★★★★★
2014	85.3	18 of 322	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.2	16 of 351	95.4%	★★★★★
2012	83.3	13 of 351	96.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts90%+16 vs state

Mathematics89%+22 vs state

Science81%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Decorah High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	555	39	14.0	20.9%	501 (90.3%)	5 (0.9%)	34 (6.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	87.4	9^th of 340 public high schools	97.4%		89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%	2			94.1	89.2	85.3			90.4	86.9	88.2		80.8	$15,163	$333	$14,830
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	205	15	13.3	24.9%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	75	56^th of 340 public high schools	83.5%		67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%	44			87.5	73.8	72.9			78.6	90.5	89.6		81.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	392	22	17.8	35.2%	370 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	82.4	23^rd of 340 public high schools	93.2%		75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%	37			92.4	92.1	76.0			85.7	86.5	72.9		88.8	$15,929	$265	$15,665
Crestwood High School	Public	9-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	346	27	12.7	44.2%	310 (89.6%)	6 (1.7%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	62.4	142^nd of 340 public high schools	58.2%		67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%	39			79.3	83.3	71.8			68.3	73.1	74.1		75.6	$16,120	$314	$15,806
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Winneshiek County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	185	10	17.7	37.8%	174 (94.1%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	170^th of 340 public high schools	50.0%		44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%	51	80.0	91.7	86.4	88.2	42.9	74.3	79.2	81.8	94.1	40.0	66.7	73.5	$17,774	$503	$17,271
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	342	31	11.1	78.9%	77 (22.5%)	15 (4.4%)	247 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	12.8	307^th of 340 public high schools	9.7%		27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%	31	51.7	73.2	59.1	68.9	53.1	41.4	63.4	20.5	60.0	32.7	63.4	44.4	$14,210	$413	$13,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Decorah High School

What district is Decorah High School in?

Decorah Community School District

Is Decorah High School a good school?

Yes! Decorah High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 340 Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into Decorah High School?

Decorah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrie Lee Elementary
Elementary : John Cline Elementary School
Middle : Decorah Middle School

How many students attend Decorah High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 555 students attended Decorah High School.

What is the racial makeup of Decorah High School?

Students at Decorah High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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